Volunteer

Taking the time to help children and families is an incredibly rewarding process. Find out how your talents can make a difference toward preventing child abuse and neglect in Kent County. In 2010, there were over 11,000 cases of abuse and neglect in Kent County – together we can bring the number down. Or, prevent abuse from occurring in the first place.

Why Volunteer?

You will:

  • Make a difference in the lives of children and families in Kent County
  • Connect families with community support and resources
  • Gain the satisfaction of knowing that you are part of a team that works to prevent child abuse and neglect
  • Increase your social network
  • Build your resume
  • Have fun

Volunteer Opportunities:

We have an array of volunteer opportunities. If none fit your skills or interests, contact us and we can work together to develop an opportunity. Note that volunteers are free to set their own schedule or volunteer during normal business hours (M-F 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Occasional weekend and evening hours are also available.  We even have projects you can take home! Please click HERE to learn more about our volunteer opportunities, such as:

  • Administrative Support (Community Education & RAVE) – Develop handouts and materials used in our Community Education trainings and our Resources Against Violent Encounters program.
  • Administrative Support (Connections) – Support our Connections program mailings and help us stay organized.
  • Administrative Support (Healthy Start) – Prepare resource material for families who have requested information through our Healthy Start phone call component.
  • Administrative & Reception Support – Be the first face of Family Futures by greeting guests and supporting our receptionist.
  • Data Entry (Connections) – Do you love data and children? Put these passions together and help us actualize the impact Connections is making in our community.
  • Data Entry (Healthy Start) – Do you love data and babies? Put these passions together and help us actualize the impact Healthy Start is making on infants and families in our community.
  • Family Support (Healthy Start) – Support parents by providing phone call support during the stressful first year of their child’s life.
  • Hospital Outreach (Healthy Start) – Spread the word about Healthy Start to new parents at Spectrum Health Hospital.
  • Scoring Specialist (Connections) – Learn about child development by scoring our Ages and Stages Questionnaires, the tool we use to assess a child’s development in our Connections program.

How do I get involved?

Complete and submit the online Volunteer Profile Form here.

Call (616) 454-HOPE (4673) ext 163, or email Kelsey at kcaverly@familyfutures.net to request more information about volunteering.